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Sandyford Business District

Posted at 01 August 2018 in Dublin Economy by Sharon Scally

Driving innovation in east Dublin’s global business quarter and aiming to become the Sandyford Innovation District by 2021. Sandyford Business District (SBD) comprises four Business Parks (Central Park, Sandyford Business Park, South County Business Park and Stillorgan Business Park) and is bordered by the Leopardstown Racecourse...

Continued Collaboration between Failte Ireland and the Dublin Local Authorities

Posted at 02 May 2018 in Dublin Economy by Keelin Fagan

Dublin is a vital contributor to Irish tourism and during 2017 our near record breaking visitation levels - 5.8 million overseas tourists- are testament to Dublin’s international reputation as a vibrant, culturally rich and exciting destination. Despite significant challenges in the macro operating environment, Dublin...

Dublin’s hotel performance to remain strong through 2018

Posted at 01 February 2018 in Dublin Economy by Sarah Duignan

Over the course of 2017, Ireland’s hotels performed really well with a 1.8% increase in occupancy to 78.3%, and a 6.6% increase in the Average Daily Rate (ADR) to €125.95. In Dublin, occupancy growth was marginal, up 0.8%, but nevertheless the city maintains one of the...

How smart city technology are supporting Dublin’s competitiveness

Posted at 01 February 2018 in Dublin Economy by Jamie Cudden

Smart Dublin is an initiative of the four Dublin local authorities to engage with smart technology providers, researchers and citizens to solve city challenges and improve city life. Cities and governments around the world are aspiring to be ‘Smart’. While there is no clear definition of...

Dundrum Town Centre Experiential Shopping

Posted at 26 July 2017 in Dublin Economy by Don Nugent

The retail sector represents Ireland's largest indigenous industry employing almost 280,000 people, accounting for almost 14% of Irish jobs and 23% of the State’s tax revenue. While retail has been through a period of change over the past decade, with a decline of 40,000 jobs from...

Sustainable Data Centre Development in Grange Castle

Posted at 25 January 2017 in Dublin Economy by Eoin Doherty

Microsoft continue to work with South Dublin County Council on the development of their sustainable data centre in Grange Castle Business Park. Ireland is a strategic location for Microsoft globally, with a 1,200-strong team working across European Middle East and Africa Operations, European Data Centre, European...

Food for thought – Dublin’s agri cluster

Posted at 26 October 2016 in Dublin Economy by Caroline Keeling

When we think of the sectors that drive the Dublin economy, clusters such as tech, finance and life sciences come to mind. While these industries have been at the heart of the region’s recent growth story, we shouldn’t lose sight of some of the more...

Labour market in the Dublin region

Posted at 26 October 2016 in Dublin Economy by Jasmina Behan

With employment levels of almost 620,000, the Dublin region accounts for just over 30% of the total employment in Ireland. Moreover, recent employment growth has been the strongest in Dublin, with participation and employment rates ahead of other regions. However, the recovery in the Dublin region is...

Serious imbalances in Dublin housing market

Posted at 27 April 2016 in Dublin Economy by Annette Hughes

Reports of a dysfunctional housing market, with signs of a speculative land price bubble, appear valid. With the economic recovery well underway and Dublin accounting for over 50% of all jobs created together with continued population growth, there is considerable pent up housing demand in the...

Dublin’s Strategic Development Zones

Posted at 03 August 2015 in Dublin Economy by Annette Hughes

Strategic Development Zones (SDZs) were established in planning legislation in 2000. They enable Government to designate certain parcels of land for a fast track planning process, where the development of those lands is considered to be of strategic national importance. A key purpose of SDZs as...

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